Our Story

Meet Justina & John Settles.

The family behind Seattle Commissary Kitchen โ€” and the reason it feels less like renting space and more like joining a community.

How It Started

A need nobody was filling.

Years ago, Justina saw the same thing happening over and over: talented, ambitious people with incredible food ideas and absolutely nowhere to make them. Commercial kitchen space was scarce, expensive, and out of reach for someone just starting out. Nobody was building a real solution.

So she decided to build one herself. The idea was simple but powerful โ€” create an environment where aspiring restaurant owners, caterers, bakers, and food truck dreamers could come together in a community and build their dreams side by side.

"Kind of like a gym. You don't build your own gym to get in shape โ€” you join one, and you're surrounded by people chasing the same goal. We wanted that, but for food."

That first kitchen became two. Two became four. And along the way, more than 100 food businesses have launched, grown, and produced under our roofs โ€” from farmers market vendors and food trucks to nationally-recognized brands.

Today, Seattle Commissary Kitchen is still family-owned and operated by Justina and John, and that family spirit is woven into everything โ€” from how we treat members to how our team shows up every single day.

The Settles family
We're not a landlord. We're a partner in your success โ€” and we've helped members go from a home kitchen to their own storefronts, retail shelves, and thriving operations.
Why Members Choose Us

More than a kitchen.

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Licensing & Permit Support

We help guide new members through getting their WSDA license or King County Health permit โ€” so the paperwork doesn't stop your dream before it starts.

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Up & Running Fast

From your first call to actually cooking can happen in as little as two weeks. No buildout, no waiting months for permits and construction.

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A Real Community

Members share tips, lend ingredients, swap referrals, and cheer each other on. You're not just renting space โ€” you're joining a family of food entrepreneurs.

Our Team

Here for you, every step of the way.

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Management

Our management team offers facilities support, business guidance, and community events for our members. We're invested in your success.

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Facilities

We're proud to offer the cleanest, most up-to-date shared kitchens in the Seattle area, with a repair team responsive to members 24/7.

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Cleaning

Our cleaning crew handles regular and deep cleaning to keep every workstation and piece of equipment in top-notch shape.

Come see it for yourself.

The best way to understand the SCK community is to walk through one of our kitchens. Book a free tour โ€” we'd love to meet you.

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